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🇫🇷 France24
World

Disinformation exaggerates Iran's military successes against the U.S. and Israel

The article discusses the spread of disinformation claiming Iran has achieved military successes against the U.S. and Israel, highlighting the role of pro-Tehran accounts in circulating fake images and videos.

Mar 2 • 22:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big Bust of Cyber Gang in Surat with Transactions of 11 Crores through Fake Accounts

Surat police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving 11 crore rupees, arresting five individuals linked to organized cyber fraud activities.

Feb 28 • 16:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Fake police held a woman on the line for four hours, says criminal police chief Zajonc

A woman in Slovakia lost €47,000 to phone scammers posing as police officers, highlighting the growing issue of such fraud during which impostors deceive individuals into transferring their money to 'safe accounts.'

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders WhatsApp to block profiles used in fake lawyer scam

A Brazilian court has instructed WhatsApp to block accounts used in a scam where criminals impersonate a local law firm to defraud clients.

Feb 25 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs

Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests used as training material.

Feb 25 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs

Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving the creation of 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests taken as training material.

Feb 25 • 05:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Traitor!" Thousands of Fake Accounts Attack Japanese Prime Minister and Their Japanese is Suspiciously Chinese

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiči faces a malicious online campaign led by thousands of fake accounts accusing her of betrayal and military expansionism, with allegations regarding the language used in the attacks suggesting Chinese origins.

Feb 24 • 12:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top AI firm alleges Chinese labs used 24K fake accounts to siphon US tech

Anthropic claims three Chinese AI labs exploited 24,000 fake accounts to access advanced US AI technologies.

Feb 23 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tool that prevents the opening of fake accounts reaches 1 million registrations, says Central Bank

Brazil's Central Bank reports that its initiative "BC Protege+" has reached one million registrations, helping citizens block fraudulent bank account openings under their name.

Feb 20 • 12:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Imelda Tuñón claims that the criticism she receives comes from fake profiles: 'It is bought by people who do not like me' | VIDEO

Imelda Tuñón addresses online criticism and suggests it is orchestrated by bots or fake accounts.

Feb 18 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Neither 'fake news' nor silencing accounts: this is how Elon Musk's social network X gets you to become right-wing without realizing it

Elon Musk's social network X is manipulating user perceptions of political bias through its algorithm by prioritizing content without users being aware of it.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Iran's Future Shaped by Fake Accounts

A coordinated social media influence campaign is using fake accounts to create a narrative of support for Reza Pahlavi, overshadowing genuine Iranian dissent against the regime.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Fake Accounts Distributing My Past Photos... Stalking Crime, But Response is Slow

A woman is concerned about a fake Instagram account using her middle school photos, highlighting the growing issue of impersonation on social media.

Feb 11 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bot scandal shocks discussions in Kapčiamistys: revealed how society was incited

A scandal involving fake accounts on Facebook has emerged amid discussions about a planned military polygon in Kapčiamistys, raising concerns about its impact on public opinion and national security.

Feb 10 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Meta blocked a fake Facebook group dedicated to the Kapčiamiestis polygon topic

Meta has blocked a fraudulent Facebook group related to the proposed creation of a polygon in Kapčiamiestis after analysts identified a high percentage of users with fake accounts.

Feb 10 • 09:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that the Revenue Service will suspend bank accounts and credit cards due to alleged 'Active Debt of the Union' or overdue taxes

A claim circulating on social media that the Brazilian Revenue Service will suspend bank accounts and credit cards for unpaid taxes is false.

Feb 10 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Warning from Singer Vytautas Šiškauskas: Urges to Stay Alert

Famous Lithuanian singer Vytautas Šiškauskas warns the public about fraudulent accounts created in his name that are soliciting money and promoting fake concert tickets.

Feb 9 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Wedding Card on Mobile, Click Here... Your Account May Get Empty with Just a Click

In Indore, cyber scammers have adopted a new scheme involving fake wedding invitation cards, which went viral on social media, leading to concerns over a malicious link that could drain users' accounts.

Feb 7 • 06:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Manager conspired to loot bank by scamming millions in gold loans; arrested with accomplice

In a shocking case from Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, the suspended branch manager of Punjab National Bank and his accomplice were arrested for embezzling millions through fake gold loan accounts.

Feb 6 • 17:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Fake accounts mobilize opposition on social media to 'Lithuanian Nursipala'

Cybersecurity experts report organized communication campaigns creating the impression of unanimous local opposition to a planned military training area in Kapčiamiestis.

Feb 2 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Influencer blasts 'small-minded' neighbours over £30k pilates studio complaints

A wellness influencer named Megan Smith is facing backlash from local residents over her new £30,000 garden Pilates studio, with complaints about noise and parking issues prompting her to claim that some neighbors have created fake social media accounts to harass her.

Jan 6 • 10:17 UTC

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